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Does Your Hotel Have Bedbugs: Three Key Signs
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I’m happy to say that whether I’m staying at an inexpensive hostel or a fancy five-star resort, I’m rarely worrying about bedbugs. But that’s partly because I know exactly what to look for. Keep reading if you want to learn the signs that will let you go elsewhere in less…
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Enjoying Japanese Onsen Hot Springs: Everything All Visitors Should Know
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Much of this information comes from my OnsenJapan.net page, so those of you wanting more info should be sure to head over there. Hot springs, water heated deep in the earth by volcanic activity, have been elevated to near art form in Japan. Known as onsen, the word encompasses the…
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Mystical Miyajima’s Torii: Tips for Visiting The Floating Shrine Gate
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Few sights are as iconic of Japan as the famous “Floating” shrine gate (known as torii) of Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine, 厳島神社). There’s just something unimaginably perfect about the color, the water, the serenity, and the symbolism. For many visitors to Japan it’s a must-see, but keep these following tips in…
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5 Insider Tips about buying Mexican Hamacas (Hammocks)
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I arrived in Yucatán, Mexico, in 2005, bright eyed and bushy tailed, and one of my top goals was to buy myself a quality hammock. (Full disclosure, I now have about 8 or so. I’m kind of an expert at this point.) I’d gotten one in Mexico City years ago…
